Lead Caregiver Role Summary

As a Lead Caregiver, you serve as a shift leader responsible for delivering exceptional resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team.

Your key duties include:

• Leading shift assignments, managing attendance, and coordinating coverage
• Providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Coaching caregivers on quality standards, hospitality, and documentation
• Reviewing charting to ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
• Monitoring resident changes and communicating concerns promptly
• Supporting onboarding and mentoring new team members
• Promoting safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions

Qualifications and skills include:

• High School Diploma/GED and at least 18 years of age
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care settings

This role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, embodying professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service to enhance residents’ quality of life.